Covid
Covid-19 had a profound and lasting impact on the UK pet industry, reshaping consumer habits, retail operations, and supply chain resilience. Under this tag, Pet Gazette explores how pet shops, distributors, and petcare brands navigated lockdown restrictions, staffing challenges, product shortages, and evolving customer expectations. We also report on the post-Covid trading landscape โ including lasting shifts towards online sales, changes in in-store footfall, altered buying patterns, and recovery strategies. Coverage is tailored to support pet retailers and supply chain professionals adapting to the sectorโs ongoing evolution in the wake of the pandemic.
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyTechnology
PetPanion to boost growth with latest grant
PetPanion has received a grant of ยฃ36,000 in a bid to help the app boost its delivery of pet welfare and veterinary care to an โeven more advanced levelโ.ย It comes after the group applied to the Innovate UK competition, which aimed to promote new business ideas during the nationwide…
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27 JulyCharities
Dogs Trust warns of abandonment crisis
Dogs Trust has warned that โtens of thousandsโ of stray or abandoned dogs could need help in the wake of the pandemic.ย It comes as the demand for puppies has reportedly โsoaredโ during lockdown, with online searches for puppy purchases up by 166% since lockdown began in March.ย However, the…
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27 JulyCharities
Pet foodbank supports families through Covid-19 crisis
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home pet foodbank has been supporting pets and their families throughout the coronavirus pandemic in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has seen increased demand for our new service over the lockdown period, working directly with the community to ensure that those…
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24 JulyFeatures
Giving customers added value has never been so important
When was the last time you thought about why your customers choose you over other services? They might come to you to buy the latest products for their rabbit, a prescription for their cat or a nice pamper session for their pooch. What can set a business apart is the…
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21 JulyRetailers
Peach and Pooch to launch first ever shop
An independent pet accessory brand is set to open its first shop in Harrogate later this month.ย Peach and Pooch creates a range of pet products, with each piece designed and handmade by local resident, Emily Ong, who makes all products from her home studio in Harrogate. Ong creates a…
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21 JulyVeterinary
VetPartners expands to France
VetPartnersโ expansion across Europe is set to continue with the group preparing to welcome its first French practices. The UK-based veterinary group expanded into Italy in 2019, with the acquisition of five practices, and expects further growth in France in coming months. Vincent Parez, managing director of VetPartners France, said…
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20 JulyFeatures
Coronavirus diaries: Wear Referrals
As with everyone else, we went from being aware that a very concerning situation was developing across the world, to the unprecedented lockdown measures imposed on the UK.ย We adapted to these measures very quickly and, as time moved on, they made us question almost every aspect of our lives…
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17 JulyEvents
Kennel Club cancels Discover Dogs event
The Kennel Club has cancelled this year’s Discover Dogs event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which was due to take place in London in October, will no longer go ahead due to the continued restrictions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and current government advice against staging large public…
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17 JulyFeatures
How to avoid needing to see vet for your pet during the lockdown
As the UK continues to battle with the Covid-19 pandemic, is particularly important to avoid pets needing to see a vet during this period. Many vets are able to offer consultations and prescribe urgent medications and treatments remotely, each vet practice can advise how supplies can be collected as procedures…
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15 JulyFeatures
How is Covid-19 changing the way pet care retailers sell?
The pet industry is facing an unprecedented challenge as retailers look for ways to meet demand for essential items during the lockdown period. With store closures putting further pressure on online operations, how can pet care retailers manage to service customers safely and responsibly? Optimising stock deployment The latest official…
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